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We take our lives in our hands at estate's exit by Keri Beckingham A RESIDENT has told Keynsham Voice that he is concerned that people are taking their lives in their hands every time they leave the Park Homes Rockhill Estate on the Wellsway. Concerns over the safety of the Wellsway have been previously reported, following a spate of vehicles mounting pavements and near-misses. Resident Gemma Mitchell and her neighbours first spoke to Keynsham Voice in August 2017, and again in February this year, following a series of incidents outside their homes near the junction with Bath Hill. These included speeding cars, being clipped by wing mirrors, one driver crashing into a garden wall and another hitting a telegraph pole as they lost control on the corner. Now, Andy Cockle – a Turn to Page 2
Santa Dash blow for charities The popular Saltford Santa Dash will not be taking place this year because of a shortage of volunteers to organise it. PAGE 5
Caring pub feeds families in need A pub in Keynsham has been giving away free meals to families in need during the school holidays. PAGE 6
10K gives young a fighting chance The wait is over ... these students at Broadlands Academy are celebrating their GCSE results. To see how local students fared in their GCSE and A-level exams, see pages 18, 21, 23, 25 & 26
Runners taking part in this year's Keynsham 10K are set to raise more than ÂŁ5,000 for young people at a boxing charity. PAGE 7
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retired police officer who lives on the Rockhill estate with his wife – has told the Voice that he is concerned that a lack of awareness of the speed limit on the Wellsway and poor visibility when leaving the estate is an accident waiting to happen. He said: “As soon as we moved here 18 months ago, I had concerns about coming out of the estate, and so I spoke to the owner of the property and mirrors were put up as a result. “However, these were then broken due to vandalism, and because of the design of the road you have to put your nose out just to see what’s coming. “Every time someone pulls out they literally have to take their life in their hands, and I’m not exaggerating. “The actual speed limit of the road is 20mph, and the fundamental issue is that no one abides by 20mph. “Nowadays a lot of people follow their sat navs and I have asked several people who all say that their sat navs show that the speed limit of the road is 30mph, which is incorrect. “I always have people flashing me and tailgating when I’m doing 20mph, because they are simply following what their sat nav says and not actually looking at the signs. “About three months ago I was asked to form a residents association for the Rockhill Estate, and following a meeting I was approached by four or five people who said they are physically scared to leave the
entrance of the site by car or foot, because of the speed that people come along. “When you come around the bend by the cricket club, you do not see the entrance to the Rockhill estate, and this is made worse by the fact that most people are speeding. “I’ve seen people accelerate round the bend where it opens up, and I’ve also seen people go by at 50 to 60mph, totally disregarding the signage. “My main concern is that we have some elderly people on site who are scared to walk out and cross the road, especially as there is no footpath. “I’ve contacted Bath and North East Somerset Council to ask about them installing more signage and flashing warnings to make more people aware of the speed limit, but I haven’t had a response. “I know all councils have issues with money, as I’ve worked in the system, but my major issue is that I don’t want to be sat here in a few months time saying I told you so.” Mr Cockle also told the Voice that he has spoken to Hal Macfie, Lib Dem councillor for Keynsham East, regarding a petition for more signage to be installed. Mr McFie commented: “The residents are absolutely right to raise this. As a pedestrian leaving the site, I found I had to cross over the road to get to a footpath, as there is none on the Rockhill side of the road, and it is a blind bend with many cars doing more than 20mph - no place for someone who finds it difficult to
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accident waiting to happen' walk fast! I will write immediately to the Traffic Management team. I believe it will take more than signage or a mirror, more like speed bumps or a chicane.” After another incident on the Wellsway in June, a spokesman for B&NES Council told Keynsham Voice that the authority is looking into ways to improve the safety of pedestrians. Following the latest concerns being raised, Councillor Joanna Wright, cabinet member for transport services, said: “Wellsway has clear signage and road markings at regular intervals to remind drivers of the 20mph speed limit, and a mobile flashing ‘20’ sign is often placed near the entrance to the Rock Hill Estate. “Bath and North East Somerset Council does not permit mirrors because of the potential glare that can be caused from headlights and some
The Park Homes Rockhill Estate on the Wellsway mirrors can give a misleading impression of how close vehicles are. “We are committed to improving road safety. We are currently investigating the possibility of providing a new zebra crossing in Wellsway and will be undertaking local
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POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a man was killed when his car hit a brick wall in Longwell Green. The incident happened at 3.10am on Sunday August 11 in Craven Way, near the approach to Asda. A Vauxhall Corsa was travelling in a south-westerly direction down Craven Way towards the mini roundabout, where there is an option to turn left towards Marsham Way or right into the supermarket. The car, however, carried straight on, hitting the brick wall at the far side of the roundabout. The male driver received attention at the scene but died shortly afterwards. Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident who may have information. Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5219184177.
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Charity blow as Santa Dash is scrapped THE popular Saltford Santa Dash will not be taking place this year, organisers have announced. The news about the five-mile run will come as a blow to runners and charity fundraisers. Last December’s community event attracted nearly 900 participants in Santa suits and raised money for the charities Jessie May Hospice and Home and Young Minds. But the organising committee say that too few volunteers have come forward to help stage the event in 2019. Richard Evans, from the committee, said they were very disappointed. “We have been blessed with fantastic support over the past six events, which have proven very successful both in community involvement and charity fundraising terms.” The hope is that people will step up and help revive the Santa Dash for 2020. Mr Evans said: “Can I ask that anyone interested in joining a committee to arrange the 2020 event comes forward to register their interest, in the hope that the run can come back even stronger next year. Our contact email is The annual Santa Dash has had to be called off this year because of a shortage of volunteers saltfordsantadash@gmail.com."
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Pub helps to feed families in need A PUB in Keynsham has been giving away free meals to families in need during the school holidays. The owners of The Crown Inn on Bristol Road decided to help parents feed their children after seeing a Facebook post from a food bank appealing for donations because of an increased demand over the summer. David Yeomans has co-owned the pub with his partner Luke Skinner for nearly five years. After making a donation to the Keynsham food bank, he decided to go one step further and give away free homemade meals such as sausage and mash, macaroni cheese, roast chicken or tomato pasta to children who would at other times receive free meals at schools. The children have been provided with sandwiches for lunch and then a dinner to take away with no purchase necessary for their parents and no questions asked. All meals have been funded by the pub, and in just over a week David estimated that the pub has given away over 500 meals. It has also hosted a weekly children’s party on a Friday with a buffet and free entertainment. Speaking about the initiative, David said: “We’ve had a great response, which shows that there is a real need in the local area. We’ve had people arrive in tears, but it’s been lovely to see so many smiling faces, and the word has really spread, which is fantastic. Volunteers have been helping us with the cooking and staff morale is really high. “Some people have donated food to us for the service, which is great, and we would really welcome donations of bags of pasta, rice and tinned tomatoes too. We have no immediate plans to stop the service and will continue to do it as long as it is needed.” David told the Voice that the parties will switch to a different day of the week when term starts, and also said that pub is looking to run an after-school club. To find out more, visit the pub’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thecrownkeynsham
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10K helps give young a fighting chance
THIS year's Keynsham 10K is set to raise more than £5,000 for young people at a boxing charity. More than 350 runners have already entered the race on Sunday October 6. Running group Bitton Road Runners and Easton-based boxing gym and charity Empire Fighting Chance re-formed the race in 2018 after a five-year absence because of rising costs. Costs are now covered, with all profits donated to the charity, which transforms young lives through boxing. Working at schools as well as their gym, Empire Fighting Chance supports young people aged 8-25 from deprived areas and disadvantaged backgrounds. Attendees are often experiencing mental health issues, involved in crime or excluded from school. The money raised will go towards funding their 20-week programme, which aims to turn their lives around. Former British international track and field athlete and marathon runner Nick Rose will open the race for the second year. Speaking of the benefit of Empire Fighting Chance’s involvement, he said: “The Keynsham 10K is very well managed and set in a lovely environment. "This event stands out because 100 per
Runners entering this year's Keynsham 10K will be raising money for a boxing charity cent of the profits go to the Empire Fighting Chance charity, who help many young people get their lives back on track. I have vivid memories of standing at the entrance to the old factory last year, cheering everyone on towards the finish and seeing so many
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Scheme for 105,000 homes rejected MAJOR plans to build 105,000 homes in the not reached the view that any of the individual West of England have been thrown out and proposed SDLs could not form a sound part of the four local councils have been told to think a plan for the West of England or as allocations again. in local plans.” Government officials have advised the local Faye Dicker, founder of the South Bristol authorities for Bristol, North Somerset, South Wrong Road campaign group, which aims to Gloucestershire, and Bath and North East protect the green belt in Whitchurch, said: Somerset to take their joint spatial plan (JSP) “We now want to see the plans for the South back to the drawing board. Bristol ring road removed, as the road is no House builders fear the move will mean longer necessary without the planned houses.” much-needed homes are delayed, while The Home Builders Federation said the some campaigners are worried that revised withdrawal of the plan would lead to “further proposals could involve more housebuilding in delays and yet more uncertainty”, potentially the area and a higher target total, threatening for “many years. the green belt, Councillor Claire Young, the Liberal The JSP includes 12 strategic development Democrat leader in South Gloucestershire, said locations (SDLs) – North Keynsham, those who campaigned against the JSP had Brislington, Whitchurch, Thornbury, Charfield, been “vindicated”. Buckover, Yate, Coalpit Heath, Nailsea, In an open letter to the four councils, Backwell, Churchill and Banwell – but the Campaign to Protect Rural England Avonside government inspectors were not convinced chair David Worskett urged them not to the four councils had considered “reasonable “tinker with the deeply flawed, out of date alternatives”. JSP”. In response, the authorities said they “look Instead, he said they should give far greater forward to receiving your more detailed letter, priority to environmental and climate change following which the councils are confident we considerations, plan houses closer to Bristol, will be able to provide a substantive response preferably on brownfield sites, be realistic to determine the best way forward. about the provision of vital infrastructure, and Lunch hp meantime, ad.qxp_Layout 1 03/04/2019 22:54 Page 2 “In the we note that you have recognise the importance of the countryside.
Developers drop appeal over site AN appeal against refusal of plans for 200 homes between Keynsham and Saltford has been dropped. The scheme from Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd to develop a site known as Land Parcel 9000 off the A4 Bath Road was turned down by Bath & North East Somerset Council. More than 300 objections were raised to the proposal. Councillors said the plot was not allocated for development and the road network could not cope. The developers had appealed and a public inquiry was scheduled for October but this has now been cancelled. Saltford Environment Group, Saltford Parish Council and Keynsham Town Council had all put in statements to the appeal inspector explaining why they opposed the scheme.
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his month has been a bit of a strange one, when you get tasked by your Sergeant to take out on patrol your local MP, who just happens to be the newly promoted Leader of the House of Commons. I can happily say that Jacob Rees-Mogg came across as a nice chap. He was with us for a few hours working late into the night and even chose to stay on longer than planned when we were called to deal with a local neighbourhood problem. He didn’t shy away from incidents and was happy to engage with the public. It is also interesting being around someone who is such a public figure and the reaction of people - from the skateboarding student making his way back to campus who did a double-take when we were dealing with an accident and came and spoke to him, to the taxi passenger who when passing hung out of the window yelling “Yoooo Jacob”. The last incident that we dealt
with PC James Evans with showed Mr Rees-Mogg how antisocial behaviour is a real problem and the impact it has on a daily basis on local residents and how some of our powers mean that we can’t take immediate action to resolve issues for victims. News from your MP: see Page 48 n We continue to run our beat surgeries around Keynsham and in the Chew Valley, so keep an eye on the Keynsham and Chew Valley Community Pages where we try to advertise these. Please remember that this is not a forum that we monitor daily, so if you wish to have some interaction with us then please do this through the community pages of the Avon and Somerset website.
These can be found at www. avonandsomerset.police.uk under the ‘contact us’ section. n We are still suffering from motorcycle and pedal cycle thefts, so please continue to be vigilant when leaving them unattended,
with sufficient crime prevention. We now have new powers to seize untaxed vehicles being driven on a road, so if your car tax is over two months out of date and we stop you, we will be seizing your car. Car tax often gets overlooked and as such it might be worth checking it along with your MOT and insurance. n Summer is nearly over – well, the school holidays for the kids anyway. With the exam results being out, a lot will move on to the next chapter of their lives. We try to have interactions with children and young adults right the way through their schooling. It’s a rewarding part of the job and we often speak about the police as career. The emergency services offer some of the most rewarding work that you can do, helping and reassuring people in their hour of need. With the government advertising they will be looking to put 20,000 extra police on the streets, maybe now is the time to consider this as a career path!
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Day of fun and smiles for children FAMILIES with children suffering from life-limiting illnesses took over Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park for a fun-packed day organised by Kingswoodbased children’s charity Jessie May. A total of 35 families were given complimentary passes to have free roam of the park and its attractions. Chris Roys, chief executive at Jessie May, said: “The annual family fun day is a key event in the Jessie May calendar, where all of our families have the chance to come together and experience something out of the normal day-to-day. “To be able to hold it at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park again this year meant that we could offer our families a day of fun-filled variety, distracting them from the stresses and worries that they have in their lives, and we are so thankful to everyone involved whose hard
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Custom-built mountain bikes stolen POLICE are looking for four high-value bikes after they were stolen from a home in Willsbridge. The custom-built mountain bikes were taken from an outdoor building in the rear garden. The bikes are: • a Transition mountain bike (Sentinel model) with hunt wheels, ETR brakes, orange coloured Fox front suspension, black coloured Fox rear suspension and Deity upgrades including handlebars, stem and saddle. • a Santa Cruz mountain bike (V10 model) with full carbon fibre frame (with damage to frame on a rear swing arm which has been professionally repaired), Fox suspension with orange detail and Deity upgrades. • an Orange mountain bike (Alpine 6), with black Fox front and rear suspension, Renthal handlebars and grips plus red
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Teenagers arrested in thefts investigation THREE teenage boys have been arrested after a number of bicycle thefts and burglaries. A 15-year-old and a 17-yearold, both from St George, and a 16-year-old from Staple Hill, were arrested on suspicion of seven counts of burglary and one count of theft. The 15-year-old and 16-yearold boys were also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs. The arrests – made on Saturday August 10 – come
after an appeal was issued to help locate the owners of the suspected stolen bicycles, resulting in owners from Bath, Downend, Hanham, Nailsea, Portishead, Clifton and St George all identifying their bikes. The three boys have been released under investigation and enquiries are still ongoing, reference 5219176642. Officers are currently in the process of the reuniting the stolen bicycles with their original owners.
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of life or death for these people' ordinator in the shop, Refugee 4 Refugees helped to cover my accommodation and food. It is hard for the organisation to be run by volunteers, especially as people can’t afford to be out there in the long term, but they really are helping to make a difference. “It was completely overwhelming being there, and it took a few weeks to adjust to the things I saw on a daily basis, such as people going through rubbish bins, and pregnant women being turfed out of hospital one day after giving birth and having to return to a one-man tent. I also heard stories of children sleeping with rats crawling over them. “Since I’ve returned home I’m told that the situation is getting even worse and that they’ve had so many new arrivals, especially from Syria, where there has been increased fighting and unrest in the north that has forced people over the border.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE KEYNSHAM Farmers Market this month will celebrate 20 years of the Somerset Farmers Markets. The organisation, which co-ordinates the network of markets around Somerset and B&NES, was ‘created’ from Agenda 21 money as a direct result of the first Climate Change summit in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nation member states developed an action plan that each local government area should draw up its own plan to ‘act locally’ to prevent climate change by promoting local initiatives focusing on sustainable development and counteracting the damaging effects of globalisation. Since we were formed, the environmental issues have become ever more urgent, the effects of climate change and plastic pollution more apparent, and many species of wildlife extinct or in danger of extinction. So in our small way we began pioneering within the county of Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset a network of farmers
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Academy students in the driving seat STUDENTS from IKB Academy in Keynsham are off to a variety of universities and degree apprenticeships this month after successful A-level and Btec results. The school, which opened four years ago and has a specialism in science, technology, engineering and maths, saw excellent outcomes in those subjects for a third successive year. A quarter of all A-level results were at grade B and above and an impressive 63 per cent of all Level 3 Engineering grades were at Distinction and Distinction*. The school saw a 100 per cent pass rate in computer science, biology, chemistry, design and engineering subjects. One notable student is Bridie Bates, pictured, who is off to Derby University to study motor sport engineering. Bridie, who joined IKB in 2015 as the only girl in Year 10, had a passion for motor sport that began at home watching Formula 1 with her Dad. Principal Danny Wilkinson said: “Bridie joined IKB when we opened in 2015. This was a brave step, but Bridie had the resolve and foresight to recognise IKB as the place she needed to be to follow her lifetime dream of a career in the motor sport industry. “Her success at GCSE and in the sixth form has led to a place at university. "She also benefited from IKB's unique work placement programme that saw her gain invaluable experience with Jaguar Land Rover.” Other students are also beginning degree apprenticeships, for example with Rolls Royce and Dyson.
IKB Academy students have for a third year running achieved positive GCSE results for the STEM area of specialism for the school. A total of 40% of all grades in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) were at a grade 6/B or above and students excelled in Engineering, where over 40% of the grades were a Distinction or Distinction*, equating to an A/A* grade. A successful cohort studied an additional GCSE in Further Maths and many gained at least a B grade in this subject. Students also achieved highly in other subject areas, with over 70% of the students gaining a grade 4 (C grade) in English, essential for access to A-level courses and university. A special mention goes to Jack, Ewan, Lizz, Harriet, Tom, Nathan and Triada, who each achieved 6 or more grade 7s (A grades) and
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Sixth-formers keep up the good work
WELLSWAY School has a fine tradition of sixth-form achievement and is delighted to report that students have achieved another set of excellent A-level results. The school has maintained last year’s significant improvement in students achieving the highest grades, with over a fifth of all grades at A* or A and 10% of students securing 3 A* or A grades. Wellsway School’s sixth form offers a wide range of opportunities, including the chance to complete the Extended Project Qualification, demonstrating students’ independence, and an impressive 100% of all students who completed the Extended Project Qualification achieved A*-B. Principal Matthew Woodville said: “We are extremely proud of the year group and of their achievements. "These results mean that this talented group of young people will go on to pursue their ambitions in the workplace, at universities and colleges, or in apprenticeships and other training courses. We wish them every success for the future. I would like to formally acknowledge the focus and determination shown by the Year 13 students to their studies and congratulate them on their success.” These excellent results are thanks to the hard work and commitment shown by staff
Sixth-formers at Wellsway School celebrate their A-level results at Wellsway School and across the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust’s Collaborative Post16 Provision. The school is also grateful to the families of its students and the wider Keynsham community for their support. Congratulations are due to the following students, who have achieved outstanding individual successes at A Level or their Level 3 equivalent: Alice Marks (A*A*A*A*); Abigail Seeley
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Broadlands celebrates science success Students at Broadlands Academy have achieved strong results in science and maths among its other GCSE successes
BROADLANDS Academy is celebrating another good year of GCSE results. The school saw strong results in science, with for the first time over a quarter of students studying the more challenging triple science qualification. Maths results were also excellent, up 10 percentage points from 2018. Principal James Hall said: “Despite our rapid growth in student numbers, Broadlands continues to be a small school. This enables
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Proud day for Wellsway GCSE hopefuls WELLSWAY School has maintained and improved on the excellent GCSE results from last year. There was a sharp rise in the percentage of GCSE or equivalent entries graded at 7 or better - from 22% in 2018 to 27% this year - whilst the basics measure for grade 5+ in English and Mathematics has remained steady at close to 60%. And over three-quarters of students gained five or more good passes including English and Maths. An impressive 7% of all entries achieved a grade 9 (reserved for the highest-attaining students nationally), significantly higher than the national average of 4% in 2018. Particularly pleasing was a significant improvement in the attainment of students across the sciences, including 30% achieving a grade 9 in Chemistry, 26% a 9 in Biology and 21% a 9 in Physics. The school would like to say particular congratulations to these students who have achieved the following outstanding individual successes: l Milly Comber & Libby-Mai Harris, both achieving ten grade 9s l Kieran McCarthy and Finnola Stratton, both with eight grade 9s and two grade 8s l Adriana Newbury (6 x 9s, 3 x 8s and 1 x 7) l Eve Day, Isabel Harper and Nuala Hawker-Worley, each with 4 x 9s, 3 x 8s and 2 x 7s l Tristan McCarthy (4 x 9s, 2 x 8s & 2 x 7s) l Chloe Kennedy (3 x 9s, 4 x 8s, 2 x 7s, 2 x 6s) l Joseph Bainbridge (3 x 9s, 4 x 8s, 2 x 7s) l Catya Moran (2 x 9s, 3 x 8s, 2 x 7s) Matthew Woodville, principal, said: “These fantastic results are testament to the hard work of students, the dedication from staff, and the support of parents and carers and the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust. "We are immensely proud of the students’ achievements and look forward to welcoming many of them back to continue their journey with us in the sixth form in September.”
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MORE than 660 students picked up their A-level and Btec results at St Brendan's Sixth Form College. Forty-two students were awarded A*s or A grades in all of their subjects. Principal Michael Jaffrain said: “We have had an excellent set of results at A-level, which was particularly impressive in view of the new tougher linear curriculum and the personal barriers some of our students have had to overcome this academic year. "Our Applied General results have also been outstanding. I wish all of our students who will be leaving us the very best for the future.” St Brendan’s students have secured places on some of the country’s most competitive university courses, including four to Oxbridge. Other students are taking a gap year or moving on to apprenticeships with employers including Burges Salmon, Lyons Davidson, Deloitte, Rolls Royce, KPMG and Babcock.
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Making memories at mill CHILDREN from The Meadows Primary School have buried a time capsule at Bitton Mill, with help from the parish history group. The whole school got involved in selecting objects for the capsule, which can be dug up in the future for people to see how Bitton has changed. The items included: coins, a grocery receipt for a weekly shop, the school’s timetable and menu, photographs and a map of the school, a school jumper, information on technology, toys, school work, the school motto and logo. Also buried was a brochure for the new homes being built by Linden Homes at Bitton Mill, including floor plans and price lists, and a high-visibility vest. Headteacher Joy Mounter
said: "The experience of burying a time capsule has been invaluable for the children, and the school council relished the opportunity to get hands-on with the digging – it was a very memorable visit.” Marlene from the Bitton Parish History Group said: “I was pleased to help the children bury their time capsule and was impressed with the items they selected. They’d clearly spent a lot of time carefully choosing
what should be included. I find Bitton fascinating and it’s so interesting to see how the site has changed – previously housing a former brass and paper mill, and then manufacturing car seats. "It was sad to see the site derelict for many years and we’re pleased to be helping the new residents learn more about the village. "We were delighted to be involved and it was great to
work with some budding new historians.” Emma Mackay from Linden Homes said: “The time capsule is buried in open space at Bitton Mill and has been marked with a plaque, so people can visit it. "The children will be able to dig it up in 50 years’ time, when they’re in their 50s and 60s, to see how Bitton and life in general has changed. It’s been a wonderful activity for us as well as the children.”
n NEWS from 1st Keynsham Scouts OUR Scouting reporter tells us 25 Scouts and leaders from 1st Keynsham Scouts did just what the founder Baden-Powell suggested and took to the hills for a summer camp. This year’s annual camp was on Exmoor, the perfect place to hike, learn navigation skills and explore. They were based at Horner Wood campsite, which was first used by Keynsham Scouts in the 1970s. For those readers who may remember those days, not much has changed; the stream is fun to explore and the bridge built by Keynsham still exists (well done Beefy & the scouts of the day). While cooking meals on wood fires, damming streams and sleeping in shelters and hammocks are all traditional camp activities, times have changed, and this year coasteering and sea paddle boarding were added to the mix. Sadly, your reporter was not able to capture any pictures of the coasteering but did catch up with the Scouts on their larger-than-normal paddle board. Did they all get on? Well, take a guess! As one young Scout said: "It’s been a brilliant week - just a shame we have to go home”. What will next year bring? n WE would love to hear from any adult who would like to join the team. The key to success is adults: our volunteer base has opportunities from leading young people to managing a campsite and maintenance. It makes no difference if you are eighteen or eighty - we all have skills to share. Contact scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk or ring 07714 237525.
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Wife and husband leading the Rotary KEYNSHAM Rotary has conferred the club presidency on retired head teacher Lynne Pike, who takes over from immediate past president Roger Spooner. It was a family affair as Lynne’s husband, John, was inaugurated as senior vice-president at the same time, taking office next year. Lynne has particular interests in youth matters and is working closely with schools on competitive projects such as, earlier this year, building ‘Bug Houses’ and in future setting up competitions for ‘Young Writer’ and ‘Young Photographer’. More will be announced on these later and we hope to celebrate and publicly display something of the young talent in our community. Lynne has instigated a ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ award, running currently, to recognise young people who have made a difference by helping others. This event runs until October this year, and full details and entry form can be found on the Keynsham Rotary website www.keynshamrotary.org Lynne outlined a number of public events which will be run during her year, indicating that Mencap Keynsham will be a major beneficiary from fundraising, so the Rotary hopes for public support for these. Details of how to contact Keynsham Rotary for further information are on our website.
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Folk music memories of the Lamb and Lark The photograph of the Lamb and Lark which appeared in the August issue of Keynsham Voice took me straight back to the 1960s. In 1967 I was working in the sales accounts office at the Somerdale chocolate factory and, as performing was one of my main interests, I involved myself in Fry's pantomime section of the famous Fry Club. One of the managers in the club was Brian Davies, who would from time to time organise inter-departmental talent shows where I and a colleague, Alan Carter, would play guitars and sing and also accompany singers as required. You must remember that there were no such things as backing tracks those days. In 1967, Brian decided to start a folk club in Keynsham as such clubs had become very popular at that time. He decided to hold these sessions in a local pub and, on enquiring at the Lamb and Lark, came to an agreement with the landlord that they would be held on a Monday night, as that tended to be a rather slow night. Alan and I were persuaded to be the warm-up act for the first night and we would be followed by various other acts that Brian talked into coming, and there would be a "star" turn to finish the night. I'm not sure what the financial arrangements were but I suspect there was a nominal hire charge with the expectation of good bar takings.
Alan and I were promised a free drink but never actually found Brian to get them. However the night was a great success and the Key Club was launched and kept going every week until early 1969, when Brian accepted an invitation to spend time in USA helping young people with gymnastics projects. It was a very happy time and I still remember it so well. Our Monday evenings felt rather empty after those two years came to an end. Ian Gambrell
Thank you Keynsham and Saltford and indeed others. It is the community, through human kindness and concern for others, that makes it possible for us to help those who are in food crisis and in need of support. Alan Hale Chairman and Co-ordinator Keynsham Foodbank
Your food donations make such a vital difference May I take advantage of your letters section to say a very big thank-you to the people of Keynsham and Saltford for the support they gave the Keynsham Food Bank during our twoday collection at Tesco Keynsham. Those shopping at Tesco gave over a tonne of food, which made a vital difference to our stock holding. I would also like to thank the manager, Andrew Bailey, and with his team at Tesco, for the support they afforded us. Queens Road Co-op have also offered us ÂŁ200 worth of food as we wait to become a food bank partner with them also. Facebook showed its positive side in enabling us to make the community aware of our plight and in turn they responded with donations through the two drop boxes at Tesco and Waitrose as well as at the Tesco collection.
Knitters can join the Chicks My name is Margaret Thompson and we are the Keynsham Chicks. We knit chickens for Easter and raise money for the Children's Hospice at Charlton Farm. We would be very pleased to welcome knitters to help with the knitting for Easter and also to knit little Christmas stockings for us to put chocolates in and sell at Christmas. We can supply patterns and wool if necessary. As co-ordinator, my phone number is 07804 894675. Thank you for your help. Margaret Thompson
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wenty walkers met under threatening skies at the Memorial Park cafe for the August walk. This walk was to take us around Keynsham following the annual Keynsham in Bloom, this time the umbrella trail. We hadn't gone 400 yards when the heavens opened, and we were forced to take shelter under our own umbrellas. However the skies did clear and the rest of the walk was rain-free. We did stop momentarily at the British legion hoping to see the arrival of the motorbike parade, but this was unsuccessful, as they did not arrive at the specified time and we had to move on. Walkers on the Bloom trail. Right, one of the displays We visited 13 of the displays on show, starting at Cocoa hair designs for their Dates for the diary window display, then on to Vanessa Butler’s in Broadmead Avenue spanning two gardens. There l Tuesday 3rd September AGM - 6.00pm at the was a fair distance between each display, so in total Manor House Hotel. Anyone who has been on one 3.5 miles was walked. of walks within the last year is welcome to attend. Some of the exhibits were quite stunning, and I This will be followed by a general meeting to think we each had our own favourites. We finished decide future walks and social activities. at the Baptist Church, all of us appreciating the l Sunday 15th September – 10am - Meet at effort that had been put in by the gardeners. the Memorial Park cafe for a circular 5-mile walk Dawn Drury, our Secretary, was duly thanked for taking in Bitton, Upton Cheyney and Swineford. organising and leading the walk, knowing the busy Everybody welcome. schedule she has with her other community work.
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envelope 'KIB Sealed Bids'. You can hand in your bids to the BANES main reception desk in Market Walk c/o KIB. The closing date for bids is Monday October 14. We will announce the three successful bids at our annual awards ceremony on Thursday October 17. We will contact you on the Tuesday to invite you to the awards to collect your knitted artwork. Our awards ceremony will take place at the Scout Headquarters in Ashton Way. All monies raised from the sealed bids will be set aside to purchase wool and materials for our next knitting and crochet project.
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Nigel Somers
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It's easy to get caught in the trap of working harder and harder to earn more and more, when we may well already have what can provide us with the greatest possible happiness
The fisherman knows best
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ne day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman came walking down the beach, trying to relieve some of the stress of his workday. He noticed the fisherman sitting on the beach and decided to engage him in conversation. "You aren't going to catch many fish that way," said the businessman to the fisherman. "You should be working, not lying on the beach!" The fisherman looked up at the businessman,
smiled and replied, "And what will my reward be?" "Well, you can get bigger nets and catch more fish!" was the businessman's answer. "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman, still smiling. The businessman replied, "You will make money and you'll be able to buy a boat, which will then result in larger catches of fish!" "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman again. The businessman was beginning to get a little irritated with the fisherman's questions. "You can buy a bigger boat, and hire some people to work for you!" he said. "And then what will my reward be?" repeated
the fisherman. The businessman was getting angry. "Don't you understand? You can build up a fleet of fishing boats, sail all over the world, and let all your employees catch fish for you!" Once again the fisherman asked, "And then what will my reward be?" The businessman was red with rage and shouted at the fisherman, "Don't you understand that you can become so rich that you will never have to work for your living again? You can spend all the rest of your days sitting on this beach, looking at the sunset. You won't have a care in the world!" The fisherman, still smiling, looked up and said, "And what do you think I'm doing right now?" Contentment is a difficult attitude to learn, but so important. It's easy to get caught in the trap of working harder and harder to earn more and more, when we may well already have what can provide us with the greatest possible happiness. "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content."(I Timothy 6:6-8) Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.
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ITH the school holidays over, I’ve been reflecting on the exceptionally busy summer we’ve experienced. From the Extinction Rebellion protests that caused traffic mayhem in and around Bristol to wonderful events including Glastonbury, Pride and the Harbourside Festival, the police have worked really hard the last few months to keep our communities safe. I know officers will always go above and beyond to support such events and I want to say thank you to all those individuals and teams who have been involved for your hard work. I’m sure you would have also heard about our new Prime Minister’s promise to recruit 20,000 more police officers to make our streets safer. This is a commitment that I very much welcome. We’ve had to deal
with years of funding cuts and had to make £78 million worth of savings, all while protecting officer numbers wherever possible and dealing with increasingly more complex and serious crime. If the Prime Minister keeps his promise, it will ease the pressure on officers and teams in our area as well as improving outcomes for victims. Local people often say to me that they want to see more officers in their villages, towns and cities and an increase in numbers would reassure our communities and keep our streets feeling safe. Avon and Somerset Police is in a great position in terms of learning and development opportunities for new recruits, especially with the launch of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). Accredited by the College of
Policing and launched this year, the PCDA is being rolled our across the country. Avon and Somerset Police is the first force in the South West to move its initial police learning to the PCDA, partnering with UWE to offer a rewarding learning experience to our new recruits as well as a starting salary of £20k. Apprentice officers will spend around three quarters of their time learning on the job and the rest studying or in the classroom, becoming familiar with the skills they need to do the job. This is a great opportunity for individuals to pursue a varied and interesting role as part of the force, while gaining a qualification at the same time. Local people deserve the best officers on our streets to keep us safe and the new apprenticeship prepares, trains and supports officers to deal with the complex
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SALTFORD Brass Mill is one of many venues across Bath and North East Somerset that will open their doors this month as part of Heritage Open Days. This nationwide celebration of history, architecture and culture takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 September and gives people the chance to see hidden places and try new experiences – all for free. There will be something for all ages and interests, for example: l Meet the Roman Baths team at Lansdown North Local History Store, and take a tour of the weird and wonderful spa collection l Visit the strongrooms at Bath Record Office, where you’ll get exclusive access to some of the rare books collection l Put on a hard hat for a
CALLING all dogs, hamsters, gerbils (and their owners). St Francis Church is holding a pet service on September 15 at 4pm. The service will celebrate and give thanks for everything pets do for us and the joy they bring. Looking forward to the service is Emma King, children's and family worker for the parish of Keynsham, who will be attending with her dog Henry (pictured). She said: ”This will a service for people of all ages with or without their pets. It is very appropriate we are holding it at St Francis Church as St Francis is the patron saint of animals. We welcome all well-behaved pets who are able to be controlled.” If people wish to bring any unusual pets, please contact Emma King at emmaking@keynshamparish.org.uk The pet service is part of the Recharge family service that takes place every third Sunday of the month at St Francis Church, Warwick Road, Keynsham.
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Local treasures set to open doors behind-the-scenes tour of Bath Abbey’s Footprint Project l Discover Bath Jewish Burial Ground, the resting place for Bath’s Jewish community in the 19th and 20th centuries l Visit Cleveland Pools, the oldest open-air swimming pool in the UK, which will soon be restored and brought back into use l Explore Saltford Brass Mill with its working water wheel and water-powered mill l Visit Somerset & Dorset Railway Museum at Midsomer Norton and see the restored station buildings, signal box, and museums. Opening dates and times vary. Advance booking is essential at some venues. For more information, please visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/ heritageevents or www.heritageopendays.org.uk
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n Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome meet 10am at the Memorial Park for a circular 5-mile walk taking in Bitton, Upton Cheyney and Swineford. Everybody welcome.
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n Big Breakfast, Corston Village Hall BA2 9AZ, 9am-12 noon. English £5 including toast, cereal and juice. Continental £3.
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n Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre presents Musical Decades - songs from the shows of stage and screen from the 1940s to the present day - at Conygre Hall, Timsbury. Tickets £10pp/concessions £8/ Family £30. Call box office on 07437958046. PhoenixKYT@Outlook.com
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n Annual River Dipping with Keynsham Group of Avon Wildlife Trust. Fun for all the family. Join chair Dave Sage checking out the health of the River Chew in Keynsham. Meet at Dapp’s Hill Bridge, at 2pm. Don’t forget the wellies! FFI phone Dave 0117 9407968 n Women of a Certain Age Exhibition at Keynsham Library Space, free entry. A collection of oil on board portraits showing the beauty of ageing women, by artist Joy Simon.
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n The 31st Miner's Reunion in Radstock Museum. Doors open 11.45am. All former Somerset coal mines employees are welcome for a natter, light lunch and trip down memory lane, with a slideshow of the old Somerset Coalfield. Limits on space mean we cannot invite family or friends. If you need someone’s help to attend, or have special dietary requirements, please contact the museum in dvance to discuss arrangements.
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n Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome AGM - 6.00pm at the Manor House Hotel. Anyone who has been on one of walks within the last year is welcome. This will be followed by a general meeting to decide future walks and social activities.
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n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society Walk, 2.30pm, from the Memorial Park café, entitled ‘Keynsham - A General History of the Town Centre’. Free. Everybody welcome.
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n Keynsham Veggies and Vegans is a support group for the lifestyle. For chats, food, drink, info and V/Ve food events nearby, please join the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamvegans
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n Why not drop into Victoria Methodist Church on the High Street for a coffee or tea break, where you will receive a warm welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small and friendly evening support group for budding novelists serious about one day getting published. For latest event details, please visit the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamwriters n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors.
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n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 7.10-8pm Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts. All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community choir, meet at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road from 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Choir leader Maria Johnson studied music at Cambridge University and has taught music and conducted choirs in a variety of venues. Adults of all ages welcome, no experience needed. For more information, visit www.keyvoices.jimdo.com or call Karen on 01761 472708. n Free gentle 30-minute walk for over-55s. Meet outside Keynsham Methodist Church, 10am, for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Suitable for those that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The
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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information. l n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Contact Jenny for more details on 0117 961 3327. n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets at 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495.
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n WHAT’S ON n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members welcome, call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at 7.30pm. Please contact Hannah on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class n Keynsham Creative Writers meet on the second Monday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm and the fourth Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Yoga For Men. Keynsham Baptist Church (next to Grounded). Mondays, 7 – 8pm. £8 per class with loyalty card available. All abilities welcome, especially any men that claim to be the most inflexible in the world! Friendly drop-in classes that focus on improving flexibility, developing balanced strength, increasing stamina and reducing stress. All equipment provided. See yogadad.co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and
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upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10.3011.20am (over-50s) Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at Keynsham Library, donation £3. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk
n Saltford Village Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Wansdyke room at Saltford Hall. We would like more people to join our friendly group of singers. No audition, no need to be able to read music, just come along and enjoy singing. More details from Julie on 01225 872336.
n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details.
n Stay curious at Somerdale Shed! A social club for interesting people who like to do interesting things. Every Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm, at Keynsham’s Community Shed, Tiberius Road, BS31 2FH. Just drop in or see our Facebook group “Somerdale Shed” for details
n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact The Active Team at Age UK B&NES on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes. co.uk
n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £5. To join, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion,
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n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over65s, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719.
n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in greenand environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces are welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For details, contact Sue on 07979 740702. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 07808 481 343 or 0117 986 4014.
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n Saltford Floral Club meets every fourth Tuesday at 2pm in Saltford Hall. For events see our website www.saltfordfloralclub.com or contact Val Purkis (Chairman) via email valpurkis@hotmail.com or call 07931 103 387. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk.
n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659 for more information. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org.
n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome.
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n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n The Filling Station is a Christian organisation that meets at Bristol Avon Sailing Club, Mead Lane, Saltford, BS31 3ER, on the 1st Wednesday each month (except January & August). There is a welcome for everyone, plus refreshments, worship and a talk by an invited speaker. We come together to explore the Christian faith and experience God's
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presence. There is no cost but donations are welcome. See www. thefillingstation.org.uk or contact Katharine on 01225 873178 for more information. n Yoga for the inflexible - Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. 6pm. Slow down, pause, find some calm and balance with this #beginners #yoga class. Learn the poses whilst reducing stress and anxiety. We won't ask you to look like a pretzel. Suitable for complete beginners and those that feel as stiff as a board. Win a free Yoga, Pilates or Meditation in Keynsham class by visiting: https://www. facebook.com/Yogakeynsham/ Other Pilates ,Yoga and meditation classes Mon, Thur, Fri and Sunday. Visit www.yogakeynsham.com/ schedule Sandhya - 07565 976 129 n Keynsham Photowalkers meet every Wednesday from 10.30am at different places around Keynsham to explore, take photos and enjoy being outdoors. We have a Facebook page and group with details of where we’ll be each week. It’s free and all are welcome. n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 6-30-7.25 pm, Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30 am AND 7 pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at 9.15am. Please contact Hannah
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on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class. In NEW PILATES CLASS led by Physiotherapist Kate. Starts Sept 11th. Suitable for beginners and improvers. St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham. Wednesday at 7.00 pm. £48 for six-week block of classes, including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522292 kate@ corerehab-physio.co.uk www. corerehab-physio.co.uk n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £4 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir. org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. See Tuesday’s entry for details. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South
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n WHAT’S ON West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 for more information. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
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n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. More details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923. n Yoga for the inflexible - St Francis Hall, Keynsham, BS31 2PW. 6pm. This class is the place to start your Yoga journey. If you are nervous and don't think you can do yoga, then this is the class for you! This is for any shape and any size. Come if you want to feel more comfortable in your body. Suitable for complete beginners and those that feel as stiff as a board. Win a free Yoga, Pilates or Meditation in Keynsham class by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ Yogakeynsham/ Other Pilates, Yoga and meditation classes Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com/schedule Sandhya - 07565 976 129. n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone
welcome, first three sessions free. Contact David Sawyer on 01225 872780 for more details. ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10-10.50am, 12.30-1.25pm or 6.30-7.25pm Saltford Community Centre , FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available) n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304 for more information. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact The Active Team on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes. co.uk n Zen 02 Freestyle Mindful Class, 12.30 pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Sleep better. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or
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email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Eileen on 01225 873224. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Call Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761 470773 for more information. n Over 50 and love playing football but maybe not the 11 a side game? Well, why not try Walking Football? Keynsham AJN Walking Club meet on Thursday nights to suit those still working during the day. We start at 8pm and play for an hour on a superb 3G pitch. If you want some fun, exercise and good banter, why not give us a try. Contact Gary Hardwell on 07429 376581 for more details. £4 a session which guarantees a great time. Studded boots please.
Friday n The Friday Afternoon Club meets at Keynsham Royal British Legion Club, Charlton Road, 3pm to 5pm, on the third Friday of the month. Craft activities to create an art installation as part of Keynsham in Bloom’s displays. Activities will also include board games, quizzes and chat. n Chew Park Badminton Club serves the B&NES and South Glos areas. Chew Park BC currently play on a Friday night, 7.30pm to 10.30pm at St Brendan’s School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details, email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring Mary on 07989 359762.
n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. ln Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information call the church on 0117 986 3112. AMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or call the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. n Pilates class led by Physiotherapist Kate Suitable for beginners and improvers St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham Fridays at 10.00am. £48 for 6 week block of classes including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522 292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk n Goldies Sing&Smile sessions are open to everybody. These are fun, uplifting social groups where we sing-a-long to the popular hits of the 50s onwards. You don’t have to be able to sing, just love music! Keynsham Goldies sessions take place at The Key Centre on the second and last Friday of every month from 2.00-3.00pm. Saltford Goldies session takes place at Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre, Chestnut Walk on the third Friday of every month from 2-3pm. £2 voluntary donation to attend. What's On continues on P41
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n Somerdale Pavilion Parkrun, 9am, every Saturday. A free timed 5km run – register at www.parkrun.org.uk/ somerdalepavilion/
gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008.
n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719.
n Who Let the Dads Out, 10-11.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. For dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Follow us on Twitter @ keynshamwltdo.
n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www.yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com for details.
Sunday n Tai chi classes return to the park. 9am every Sunday in all weathers. Contact 07731 198890 or taichikeynsham@ outlook.com
n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www.saltandsham. co.uk for more details.
n Free social runs for ladies. Meet Sunday 8am at the top of Chandos Road where it meets Station Road. Warm-up, social run of 30 to 45 minutes and cool down. For details, see www.thismumruns.co.uk/bath
n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves
n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 or 01454 774984.
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The annual St Mary’s Church fete in Bitton takes place on Saturday September 7. Last year the event raised £8,000 for the Grade I listed church. The gates will open at 1.30pm before the pageant at 2.15pm. This year there will be a photography competition, open to everyone. The photograph, which can be colour or black-and-white, must be printed and be a maximum size of 200mm x 200mm. It must be your own work and taken within the last two years. There are six categories - Happy, Bitton Scenes , Mad Moment, Architecture, Animals/Wildlife, and Food. There are two sections, one for adults (£1 entry fee per picture) and one for juniors (under-16s) for which the entry fee is 50p per photo. Entries must be supplied with the fee, your name, contact number and date the photo was taken. Entries can be either be sent to 2 Ceres Close, Longwell Green, BS30 9AR (by 6.30pm on Friday September 6) or to St Mary's Church between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on that Friday. As usual on the Glebe Field, there will be a dog show, stalls, a bar and barbecue, egg-throwing competition and raffle. There will also be a Punch & Judy show and music from Oldland Brass. The church will serve teas and cakes, and at nearby Church Farm there will be the chance to listen to the Jazzbeans.
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eptember sees the start of the autumn migration season, a word normally considered to refer to the bi-annual movement of birds from north to south or vice versa. However birds are not the only creatures to migrate. Butterflies in particular make journeys to pastures new and even aphids (those nasty little bugs that eat our plants) can be carried in the wind to foreign climes. Some butterflies will only migrate a short distance - Small Whites for instance may travel just a few kilometres - but there is a great variation with Red Admirals and Painted Ladies at the other end of the migration scale. Neither they nor their eggs can survive the cold frosts in winter and so, out of necessity, they travel south to southern Europe or Africa. And this summer saw a greater number of Painted Lady butterflies arrive from the continent. Although we may not have seen them in their hundreds in our gardens as can sometimes happen, they were certainly more prevalent than usual.
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And their return journeys can be a whopping 9,000 miles (more than double the famous Monarch butterfly migration in North America), although not all as the same adult butterfly! Over one year up to six successive generations of Painted Ladies may migrate across Europe and Africa. For example a butterfly may travel south from northern Europe to Britain, where it will breed and die, and the next generation will carry on the migration back to Africa. The extent of the annual journey undertaken by the Painted Lady butterfly is astonishing. This tiny creature - weighing less than a gram, with a brain the size of a pinhead, and
no opportunity to learn from older, experienced individuals - undertakes an epic intercontinental migration in order to find plants for its caterpillars to eat. Astonishing! n This month sees the release of our program of talks for the autumn/ winter season. For more details, go to our Facebook page. Our first talk on Friday October 11 - Galapagos - Islands that Changed the World - features a return visit by speaker Michael Pitts, award-winning underwater cameraman, whose filming was featured on Galapagos 3D, a brilliant David Attenborough series. The event at Baptist Church Hall, Keynsham, starts at 7:30pm. n But before that we have our annual river dipping with our chair Dave Sage. It’s an opportunity to have some fun but also check out the health of the River Chew flowing through Keynsham. Join us on Sunday September 29, meeting at Dapps Hill Bridge, Keynsham, at 2pm. And don’t forget the wellies. It’s going to get wet, wet, wet!!
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n Station Road, Keynsham, stands one of the town’s most intriguing and distinctive structures - the archway at the entrance to a private drive. What is the significance of the arch and who built it? The story is somewhat tortuous but leads us back to Keynsham Abbey, the main church of which was directly behind the arch and about 100 metres away. On the orders of Henry VIII, the Abbey was dissolved on 23rd January 1539: for many people in and around Keynsham, life changed forever that day. Soon afterwards, the bells were sold and the lead stripped from the roofs; the buildings would have deteriorated quickly, with some of the stone being sold, or pilfered, for building material. In 1552 the Abbey and its land was bought from King Edward VI by Sir Thomas Bridges from Oxfordshire. Ownership passed through several generations of Bridges but another Thomas, who inherited in 1587, was the first to live in Keynsham. A mansion, known confusingly as Keynsham Abbey, was then built on the site, no doubt using stone from the actual Abbey, and this survived until about 1776, when it was razed to the ground. However, the mansion had an associated building, usually described as an estate office, which stood until the mid-nineteenth century. This was situated close to St John’s Church, possibly near what is now the carriageway of Station Road. A painting survives in Taunton that shows this estate office, and the picture of this shows the elaborate stonework around the main door. When the building was demolished the purchaser decided to recreate this doorway, and the outcome is the feature we have today. It is not an exact replica although it does incorporate the Bridges coat-of-arms in the pediment. Close examination shows one or two stones with Anglo-Saxon motifs – these may have come from an earlier church on the site – but there is little doubt that most of the
Above: The archway on Station Road Below: Keynsham Abbey estate office
stones would once have been part of the Abbey buildings. l Last month we described the history of the Keynsham Picture House, sited where Coffee 1 is today, and its operator Mrs Williams. Our Archivist has now found court reports giving
details of the man who started it. His name was Arthur Augustus Harse and he was a cycle maker in Easton, Bristol. Presumably seeing a business opportunity, he borrowed money, spent £280 on building the cinema and another £175 on fitting it out. The opening was in December 1912 (later than we believed) but takings were far below his expectations and under pressure from his main creditor, bankruptcy proceedings against Mr Harse had commenced at the Guildhall, Bristol, by the following June. These must have been followed by the purchase of the business by Mrs Williams. l A reminder that on Sunday, September 8th , Richard Dyson from the Society will be leading a guided walk around Keynsham on the theme of “The General History of the Town Centre”. Meet by the Café in the Memorial Park for a start at 2.30 pm. All are welcome and there is no charge.
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Volunteer plea takes off to aid air ambulance THE air ambulance charity for Keynsham is looking for people to volunteer with its fundraising team. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) provides the air ambulance and critical care services for 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. The life-saving service relies on a team of volunteer ground crew to stay flying, from manning a stall at local events, to servicing collection tins across the region or giving talks about the charity to community groups – and now they’re looking for more people to join them. Volunteer coordinator Claire Harmer said: “Here at GWAAC,
Julia, pictured, says being a member of the team makes her feel part of something special
we’re very lucky to have a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers who donate their time and energy to help us raise vital funds and spread the word about the work which we do. “It’s a great way to meet people and learn new skills whilst making a real difference. As a charity, we need to raise £3 million a year to provide our service. We receive no day-to-day funding from the Government or National Lottery, and now we need more people to join our amazing ground crew.” GWAAC volunteer Julia said: “I enjoy volunteering for GWAAC because there are always plenty of worthwhile things to do to help out, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Seeing the blue-and-green helicopter
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flying over my house on its way to or from a mission makes me feel part of something really special.” By volunteering for GWAAC, you will help to ensure that the charity will be there for generations to come, gain knowledge, experience and confidence in a rewarding role, have the chance to visit GWAAC’s base and meet the
crew, and have fun. The charity asks for no minimum time commitment from volunteers whether it’s once a year, once a month or as and when you can, they are grateful for any and all support. If you’re interested in volunteering, get in touch with Claire by emailing claire.harmer@gwaac.com or calling 0303 4444 999
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Here's how to find the right hymn ONE of Bath’s leading mixed-voiced choirs is going viral this month when it launches a website called Hymnsearch. The Bath Chorus was established eight years ago by music man Grenville Jones and has sang all around the country, supporting many local and national charities. Grenville said: “www.hymnsearch. co.uk includes many well-loved hymns that would be suitable for special family celebrations or memorial services. Hymnsearch directs viewers to some lovely hymns sung by the Chorus which can then be seen on YouTube. The words of each hymn also appear on screen to further help in choosing the appropriate hymn." The Bath Chorus starts back on Monday September 2. Rehearsals take place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Oldfield Park, and there is a simple voice test for new members.
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his week, the story of my ancestor, John ReesMogg, was reported in The Times by Roland White. Mr White wrote that historian Catherine Bateson had recently uncovered an 1852 account from the Sherborne Mercury of rioting at a general election hustings whereby a savage attack was made on my great-greatgrandfather’s elder brother, John Rees-Mogg. “J Rees Mogg, Esq. was beaten by the rioters and escaped into a nearby house” by a mob which had assembled in Clutton who had taken “the hats off the Conservatives and flung them in their faces.” Afterwards, “barrels of beer were served by the Radical Party” which, apparently, failed to “tranquillise the mob.” My ancestor was, indeed, a colourful character. A captain of the North Somerset Yeomanry and county solicitor,
John Rees-Mogg was married three times and frequented Wells to gamble, which at that time was known as a den of inequity but could not be further from the truth today. John Rees-Mogg often found himself in scrapes but it was his brother, William, my direct ancestor, who intervened on several occasions to prevent any unpleasant consequences. It is always fascinating to hear stories of one’s forebears, especially when there is a local link. It is hard to imagine any residents of Clutton, whose wonderful flower show recently took place, behaving in such an uncivilised fashion. As I have mentioned in previous articles, my family has an historic connection to the show so I am always delighted to be invited and, more importantly, I am pleased that I get a better reception than John Rees-Mogg did.
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retaThunberg, the student climate activist, is midAtlantic as I write this column. She’s at the start of her one-year sabbatical from school to bring the voice of young people to global gatherings of world leaders. Greta, pictured above, inspired thousands of children and teenagers to attend school strikes on Fridays to protest against the devil-may-care approach to climate change of their political leaders. Whether you approve or disapprove of kids walking out of school to voice their deep concerns, there’s no arguing with the fact that it’s future generations who will feel the full brunt of the effects of climate change. I read in the paper the other day that Goldsmiths, University of London, is banning the sale of beef products from its premises in its attempt to become carbon neutral by 2025. Students will also face a 10p levy on bottles of water and single-use plastic cups when the academic year starts to discourage their use. The head of the college says that he’s reacting to what the students – who care passionately
about the future of their environment – want. This led me to wonder what our schools and colleges locally are doing to prepare for carbon neutrality. Local secondary schools offer ‘meal deals’ where a bottle of water or sugary drink is included, which to my mind reinforces the throwaway society message. At a recent school litter pick we found hundreds of discarded water bottles, and not a single recycling point in sight. Could schools take a leaf out of Goldsmith’s book and impose a levy on single-use plastic bottles, or even provide a discount for refills? And whilst I’m not advocating that schools all go vegetarian, perhaps their caterers could introduce meat-free Mondays, and cut down on red and processed meat on their menus. These are just two small changes, but they’re a start. Schools need to do more than just educate their students in academic subjects. They need to encourage them to make sustainable choices and reflect the concerns that more and more young people have about the climate crisis that they’re set to inherit.
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here has been much activity taking place at the Keynsham WI. In July we held a very well-attended Indian cookery demonstration by Bini from Sweet Cumin. Bini was a brilliant speaker with lots of stories to tell, and her food was delicious and well received by everyone. Our craft group commenced a project to make button-together bunting for use at various social events. The August meeting was great fun. Ladies from Stockwood WI brought along their indoor curling equipment and nearly 50 members had a go - some were better than others! It was a really good way for members to mingle and get to know each other. Nicola Harvey came along to the craft group in August to run a workshop on wet felting - a new craft to us all. It was quite a wet and soapy affair but again was very much fun. We also ran a trip to Wells to tour the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. Although it is quite close to home, many of us had never been there before. The guide was very informative and after the tour we enjoyed tea and cake in the palace cafe. In September we are looking forward to a talk from Emma Britton, the BBC Radio Bristol presenter, who is going to tell us about her unusual journey into broadcasting.
Members of Keynsham WI at the Bishop's Palace in Wells
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction
Tombland CJ Sansom This is an epic book but well worth sticking with all 800 pages. It is the next instalment of the Shardlake series and begins in 1549. Henry VIII is dead and his young son, Edward VI, is on the throne but under a protectorate of his uncle, the Duke of Somerset. England is in chaos, with wars in Scotland and countryside in open revolt. Set against all this, Matthew Shardlake is still working as a lawyer but has been employed by the young Lady Elizabeth to investigate the gruesome murder of a distant relation, Edith Boleyn. So Shardlake, along with his assistant Nicholas Overton, sets out for the summer assizes at Norwich to investigate the murder and try to prevent the execution of Edith's husband, John, the prime suspect. But as the investigation continues, East Anglia explodes in a peasant uprising, and Shardlake finds his loyalties tested. As with all the Shardlake books, the historical detail is excellent, and there are colourful characters at every turn. This is a great crime novel and I can see why it is so popular.
The Power Naomi Alderman as reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant In a really close future, girls - due to a chemical that was released
during the Second World War - get a power, like an electric current than runs in their fingers. We follow different characters with the power who discover what it means to not be afraid anymore. At the beginning I thought the idea was exciting - if we reverse history and social position, what would happen if it was women who had the power? Even if the book starts well and develops some different ideas and directions - power in politics and religion - I found that the author was soon overcome by the possibilities and decided to stick to a restricted view. What could have been really well-developed turns into just hatred and revenge. I found myself shocked by the violence described and the choice to mute the voices of women who won’t have chosen those paths. It completely lacked love and empathy. The message is clear: Women with power are no different from men with power. Adult DVD
White Crow White Crow is a Russian term for someone who does not fit in – a powerful description of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. This film describes the event in 1961 where he makes a painful decision to defect to the West while touring with a Russian company in Paris. Starring the Ukrainian ballet dancer Oleg Ivanko – who performs
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Silverfin Charlie Higson A good book for any reluctant teenager who wants to read a story that is not about magic and wizards! The author has created a series of stories about the young James Bond. Silverfin is the first of the series. It begins with James starting at Eton, where he meets his first enemy and starts breaking the rules. He soon finds himself on the shores of Loch Silverfin, where something deadly can be found in its waters. James makes a discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare. This book is definitely for young adults aged between 13-15 years because of some of the content but it is a great read - full of adventure and fast-paced action.
The Fellowship of the Ring JR Tolkein as reviewed by Erin Conlon, one of our younger reviewers The Fellowship of the Ring is the epic introduction to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. When Bilbo leaves for Rivendell, he gives Frodo his beloved ring, a souvenir of Bilbo’s earlier adventures. Seventeen years later there’s a rising in the East, and the existence of the ring means that Frodo, as the bearer of the ring, must try to stop Sauron from gaining power, and destroying Middle Earth. And so it
begins … the quest that will save or doom Middle Earth. A whole world of men, elves, dwarves and other creatures, and an adventure like no other. Each character meticulously planned and portrayed. The novel holds a wealth of plot twists and suspense. A must read for everyone.
Lightning Girl, Superpower Showdown Alesha Dixon as reviewed by Lila Conlon, one of our younger reviewers The extraordinary tale of a Bean family girl. Not just any old girl; Lightning Girl!! A protector of the light of the world. With the Bright Sparks alongside her, Lightning Girl must return the light of the world to its rightful place, before the planet is plunged into darkness forever by a dark mysterious person. But who is it? Well I suggest you read the book to find out! Library News Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, now every Tuesday during term time at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am Session 2 – 11-11.30am Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time from 10-10.30am.
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with Keynsham Creative Writers
Procrastination I know I should write something, I’ve not written something for ages. I’ve plenty of pens and some pencils, And loads and loads of clean pages. But the sun is shining so brightly, And the sky is a beautiful blue, I should really be out in the garden, Where I know there is plenty to do. But I can’t make a start in the garden While the house is a mess and a stink. Suppose someone calls unexpected, Whatever will they think?
And I’m sadly out of practice, My music is gathering dust. And my instruments need some attention, Before they seize up with rust. And I’ve stuff to prepare for lessons next week, My teaching plans are all at sea. I should really be keeping one lesson ahead, But my pupils are one up on me. But it’s lunchtime, I’m hungry, it’s Sunday as well, I’m feeling a slight loss of heart. And I’ve not yet read yesterday’s paper... Tomorrow I’ll make a fresh start. George Liddell
Keynsham Creative Writers meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month. New members are always welcome – contact George Liddell on 0117 914 8654.
Choir celebrates 100 years with appeal concert THE Mendip Male Voice Choir is celebrating the centenary of its foundation with a concert in St Mary’s church, Bathwick. They will be supported by two other choirs, Vox in Frox and Cantilena Youth Choir. The proceeds all go to the RUH Forever
Friends Appeal. The concert is supported by the Rotary clubs of Bath, Bathavon, Chelwood Bridge and Keynsham. Tickets are on sale at Tickets@mendipmen.co.uk or tel 01761 414070 or 413842, and www.bathboxoffice.org.uk or tel 01225 463362.
STORAGE / SELF STORE STORAGE
Should you need to store items, Wild & Lye Removals are able to offer you a variety of Secure & Confidential storage facilities to suit your household or commercial storage requirements, from single boxes to entire households or office contents. Whilst your goods are in storage, they are placed in our secure and alarmed warehouse . We offer this service at great prices, Our friendly, trustworthy and professional staff will surely be able to cater to your every need.
Lighting a candle to remember THE annual Candles of Remembrance service for families of children who have died takes place at Victoria Methodist Church in the High Street, Keynsham, on Sunday October 6, starting at 3pm. This service is an opportunity to remember children who have passed away (of any age - either recently or a long time ago) and to have their names read out in the roll call during the service. In the service, which consists of poems, music, prayers and songs, there is the opportunity to light a candle, write a message or say a quiet prayer. After the service, refreshments are served. Everyone is welcome - children, parents, grandparents, family and friends. For more information, and to include your child's name on the roll call, contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 9754071 or email jeffsawyer@ blueyonder.co.uk
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Wild and Lye comprises of a team of fully trained moving staff who are at hand to make sure that your move goes without a hitch. We have many years experience in the removal business and pride ourselves in offering a fantastic service to every client. Our professional removals team will take care of your every requirement from securely packing your goods, transporting your items to the required destination and then delicately unpacking all your valuables at your desired location.
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n NEWS Want to join us on India hike?
n FRYS BOWLING CLUB
THE Forever Friends Appeal is looking for local people to join their 2020 team hiking through the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama in India next autumn. Beginning in Dharamsala (the heart of the Tibetan community), the trek goes through the Indian Himalayas, passing through traditional Hindu settlements, temples and Buddhist monasteries. Hikers will also have the chance to visit the Taj Mahal and will spend a day volunteering at a school along the route. The charity, which supports the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), is hosting an information evening at the RUH on Wednesday October 2 from 6.30pm-8pm. The hospital is also seeking runners for the Bath Half Marathon. Participants can run for any ward or department. Charity places are available at an early-bird price of £20 (until September 30), with a pledge to raise £175 for patients. General entry runners are also invited to join the team. To find out more about either event, visit www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk or contact Maddy Jones on 01225 825823 or at maddy.jones@nhs.net
The last 16 of the Somerset Bowls Association Turnbull Cup game saw Frys make the short trip to Keynsham. Keynsham made the better start but Frys were able to stick with them, with rink 4 giving Frys a rink lead. After halfway, the game changed, with Keynsham pulling away on rinks 1 and 2, and rink 4 pulling back, putting Keynsham into a good lead. But rink 3 weren't done yet, and pulled back their rink, keeping Frys in with a slim chance. With rink 3 a few ends behind, it meant they could go on the attack, knowing they needed to overturn a 20-plus shot difference. Despite a good effort, they fell short with 2 ends left to play with 20 shots too much to get, with Keynsham coming away 88-68 winners.
Fighting Frys' valiant efforts Tuesday July 23:
Scores: Rink 1: 13-28; Rink 2: 11-24; Rink 3: 24-23; Rink 4: 20-13; Frys 68-88 Keynsham. Wednesday July 24: Wednesday night was Frys’ second game in the City and County of Bristol Clarence Davey, with Redland Green hosting. A poor start on rink 4 set Frys on the back foot.
The other rinks were able to stay in touch but unable to pull back much ground. After halfway, rink 1 also started losing multiple shots, and with rink 1 not able to improve much, Redland Green won comfortably, putting up 98 shots to Frys 54, bringing Frys’ cup runs to an end. Scores: Rink 1: 9-29; Rink 2: 22-13; Rink 3: 16-21; Rink 4: 7-35; Frys 54-98 Redland Green. Thursday July 25: The 14th game of the league season saw Frys travel to Long Ashton. Frys were able to take a lead, but with rink 2 falling behind, the game remained tight. The game got even tighter when Long Ashton pulled back on rink 3. Some crucial shots late from rink 2 helped keep Frys in front. Rink 3 were able to hold out to get Frys 2 points, and with Frys comfortably winning rink 1 and picking up 4 shots on their last end, Frys came out 49-41 winners with 8 points, moving them into 3rd in the table, 11 points off second with 4 games left. Scores: Rink 1: 22-9; Rink 2: 12-19; Rink 3: 15-13; Frys 49-41 Long Ashton (8-2).
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n FRYS BOWLING CLUB
fail to overcome local rivals in cup thriller
Thursday August 1: Bottom club BAC travelled to Frys, with the home side looking for the win to keep up the promotion push. A poor start on rinks 1 and 3 saw BAC pull out an early lead. Rink 2 were able to pull a lead for the home side, but Frys still found themselves trailing. Despite Frys keeping the game in touching distance, a lacklustre performance from Frys saw BAC come away 48-43 winners, with Frys only picking up 2 points from rink 2's win.
combined for 21 shots in 8 combined ends, turning the game in favour of the home side. Frys entered the final 2 ends of the game 10 shots up. The drama wasn't over as Frys debated a possible measure for the second shot on Rink 2. Frys decided to play the final shot, which the skip drew, jamming the jack between Keynsham’s shot bowl and Frys’ bowl, with the tied end securing the game for Frys. Rink 1 finished the game conceding a single, giving Frys a 75-66 win, retaining the Alsop Shield.
Scores: Rink 1: 14-18; Rink 2: 16-12; Rink 3: 13-18; Frys 43-48 BAC (2-8).
Score: Rink 1: 21-16; Rink 2: 17-16; Rink 3: 10-24; Rink 4: 27-10; Frys 75-66 Keynsham.
Friday August 2:
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The first Friday in August saw the 50th edition of the annual Alsop Shield between Frys and Keynsham. Last year’s winners Frys hosted the game, but a poor start from rink 3 gave the visitors the early lead. With the other rinks holding close, Frys were able to hold the deficit at the halfway point. Rink 3 were able to stop Keynsham pulling away and picking up a few useful shots. With the game entering the final 20 ends, Keynsham still held the lead. However rinks 1 and 4
The artificial surface of Imperial was the venue for the 16th game of Frys’ league season. Both teams got good starts on rinks 1 and 2, with rink 3 remaining tight. The game remained close, but rink 2 lost the final 4 ends and a poor night on rink 3 cost Frys the win, with Imperial coming away 54-50 winners, with 4 points dropping Frys to 5th in the table. Scores: Rink 1: 4-30; Rink 2: 27-10; Rink 3: 19-14; Frys 50-54 Imperial (4-6).
Thursday August 15: Frys’ final home game of the league season saw them welcome Avonvale 'A'. A tight start saw neither team gain much of an advantage. Both clubs had rinks edge away with picking up singles and twos. Frys got an advantage on rink 2, giving Frys the halfway lead. Rink 1 continued to pull away, giving Frys the upper hand. With rink 1 only conceding a single shot in the game, Frys comfortably won the game with rink 2 holding out after a tight battle and rink 3 not quite completing a late comeback taking 8 points from the 54-33 win. With Yate 'A' picking up 4 points in their game, Frys’ chances of promotion came to an end. Scores: Rink 1: 24-1; Rink 2: 17-13; Rink 3: 13-17; Frys 54-31 Avonvale 'A' (8-2). l For more information about Fry's Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, contact secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com. Visit our website for more information www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com. You can follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @FrysBowls.
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n KEYNSHAM BOWLING CLUB
Grant to help bowling green stay in shape
REPRESENTATIVES from Keynsham Bowling Club were delighted to attend the recent town council annual grants awards evening. Club secretary David Hockney said: “The club were delighted to learn they have been given ÂŁ500 from Keynsham Town Council towards the significant cost of installing a new irrigation system for the bowling green. The club is grateful for the continued support provided by the town council.â€? Back on the green, a rather unique occasion took place in the Saturday North Somerset League when all three men’s teams were playing at home. The C team beat Knowle C team whilst
the A and B teams, being in the same division, bowled against each other. Whilst the A team won on two of the rinks, the score on the third was 24-10 in favour of the B team, which resulted in an overall score of 56-53 for the B team. That posed a problem for the selectors! The men recently played local rivals Frys in the Turnbull Cup, with each side winning two rinks. However Keynsham scored 24-11 and 28-13 on its winning rinks, resulting in an overall victory of 88-68. The team then travelled to Frome Park to play in the quarter final, where they were narrowly beaten.
Due to heavy rain the annual fixture against the Bristol Blind Club had to be cancelled. The annual fixture between the ladies and gents has taken place, with seven rinks of four being played. The ladies triumphed on two of the rinks but were just pipped to the post on shots - only just!!! Our photo shows the two teams before roll-off. One of the big social events of the year occurred with the BBQ in aid of the Captain's Charity being attended by about 70 playing and social members. While the cooking took place under heavy rain, the sun eventually shone and a good afternoon was had by all.
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957 5092
PLUMBING SERVICES
PLASTERING SERVICES
G Benson Plastering
A Specialist in: Internal & External Plastering Rendering & Dry-lining Fully insured. Contact George Benson
Mob: 07970 767 606
www.gbensonplastering.co.uk PET CARE
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Cherry Plumbing
* TAPS, WASHERS * BALL VALVES * LEAKS, WASTES * OVERFLOWS, DRIPS * LEAD PIPES * TOILETS, FLUSHES
& Heating Services
EST 2004
Redlynch Lane, Chewton Keynsham, BS31 2SN T: 0117 9862658 E: info@latchetskennels.co.uk
W: www.latchetskennels.co.uk PET CARE
Over 20 yrs experience
Boiler Breakdown Service & Installation Engineer
All makes and models worked on
Call Darren on 07787 956651
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PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING KEYNSHAM
Grooming service for small/medium breeds Personal one on one attention given to each pet Bath, clip and styling. Ear, nail and gland care Pick up and delivery service available for OAP’s within Keynsham area
Tel: 07954 994774
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 9082121 or 07715770448
Email Emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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TILING SERVICES
Bathroom, Kitchen & Floor Tiling
Shower faulty Electric showers repaired,sold & fitted competitive rates fast service Tel Paul at pj Home Electrical 07774747834 or 0117 2302010 approved
Keynsham based
website: bathshowersbristol
No Call out Charge
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Mosaic, Travertine, Porceline & Ceramic Specialists
Andy 01454 602506 or 07468 791619 Email: arhys-jones@sky.com A Keynsham business
www.tilingheaven.co.uk TREE SURGERY
07592 003 Tel: 07592 506 003003 Tel: 07592 506 Tel:Tel: 07592 506506 003 1/4 Load 1/4 £89 1/4 Load Load £89 £89 Half Half £139 Half Load Load Load £139£139 3/4 Load 3/4 £179 3/4 Load Load £179£179 Full Load Full £199 Full Load Load £199£199
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WI-FI
Poor WiFi Signals Solved Fixed Price Solutions Full Home Coverage OAP Discounts
0117 967 9028 www.thewifiman.co.uk
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
TREE SURGERY
All aspects of Tree Surgery & Hedge Maintenance • Stump Grinding
• Qualified & Fully Insured • Free Quotations & Advice Contact: Andy Maule (RFS Cert.Arb)
0117 9864273/07748118266 www.pinnacletreeservices.co.uk ROOFING SPECIALISTS
TYRES
WIGS
Wigs Bristol
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We have been supplying all types of wigs and hairpieces for fashion and medical purposes for 45 years. Wigs can be purchased off the peg or made to measure in hair or synthetic fibre. We stock many styles and makes.
Please book an appointment on:
0117 956 6556 www.wigsbristol.com
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Over Your Head Roofing
Tile & Flat Roofing Specialists We ensure a quality job Contact Alan Perry on
07821 557773 Got News? Call Keynsham Voice on 0117 9082121
Email news@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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